McKinsey Health Institute’s Post

While improving women’s health has positive economic outcomes, it is foremost an issue of health equity and inclusivity. Addressing the women’s health gap could improve the quality of life for women, as well as creating positive ripples in society, such as improving future generations’ health and boosting healthy aging.

As someone who is aware of the female health gap, some of the facts in this report are still astounding. Well worth a read. #genderhealthgap #femalehealth

Please take the time to read this seminal work on women's health: - On average, women live 27,083 days, while men live 25,477 days. - This means women tend to live 1,606 more days than men do. - But they spend 25% more time in poor health than men do. - This difference can be explained by three root causes related to disparities in efficacy, data, and care delivery. - Closing this gap could add up to seven more healthy days of life per year, per woman. - Adding years to life and life to years can improve health and create waves that extend to families, communities, and nations. - This opportunity equates to 75 million extra disability-adjusted life years globally and equates to an additional $1 trillion in potential economic growth. #womenshealth #theequityinequity #mymusehealth https://lnkd.in/gvHuDBEv

👩🔬 Closing the "Women Health Gap" by addressing the full complexity and definition of "Women's Health"! Great report: McKinsey Health Institute World Economic Forum - Continuous increase in "health span" but "life span" falls short as chronic diseases surge - Women spend 25% more time in “poor health” than men (avg. 9 years) - Women’s health is often simplified to include only sexual and reproductive health (SRH) although the majority of the actual health burden comes from health conditions that are more prevalent and/or manifest differently in women where research and investment are insufficient - Investments in women's health can potentially boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040

The McKinsey's report on closing the gap in women's health was such an interesting and insightful read. Lucy Perez and Valentina Sartori also participated to Merck's global event “Inspiring Inclusion: Investing in Women’s Health and Wellbeing” alongside Amy Kao, Jutta Reinhard-Rupp and Megan Greenfield to explain the major myths in women's health. Something new I learned is that there is a misnomer in society that women's health only encompasses women's reproductive health. This in an incomplete vision as women are differently and disproportionately affected in other conditions as well, including cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases.  Biologically, women are not smaller men, and a deeper understanding of the basic science is an essential step to close the health gap. In Amy's words, spread the word, be a myth buster, be empowered with good research. Ultimately, this is not a women's issue; it's everyone's issue - it's basic health. 

“A recent analysis from the McKinsey Health Institute, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has shown that closing the women’s health gap globally could result in better overall health, fewer early deaths, and a boost in the economy. Addressing the women’s health gap could enhance the quality of life for women throughout their lives and improve future generations’ health and wealth.” Unfortunately, women experiencing the #1 most stressful life event, #widowhood, and live the longest, which severely impacts their overall health and financial stability, are not included. Such glaring omissions only exacerbate the struggles #widows face, preventing their health needs from being acknowledged and addressed. Meanwhile, 2800 married women become widowed every day in the U.S. Inclusion remains a significant issue. Widows are often invisible in women’s health research, which negatively affects the stability of millions of families in communities and countries worldwide. Therefore, despite the news of Melinda French Gates donating 1 billion dollars towards #womenshealth inequality, I doubt any of it will be allocated to researching the women facing the harshest and most common life event creating the highest all affront attack on health. #Widowhood. This is disheartening. #widowadvocate #invisiblewomen #healthgap #research #womenshealth

Everyone should read this excellent report by McKinsey & Company on the $1T opportunity that women's health is. As the authors note, this is a conservative estimate. Economics aside, this is a health equity issue. Some headlines: 1.  A woman will spend an average of nine years in poor health, which is 25% more than men. 2. More than 50% of the health gap for women occurs during their working years, which has major implications for country GDPs. 3. Almost 50% of the women's health burden reflects conditions that affect women disproportionately, like depression 4. Compared to men, women are more likely to face disadvantages for interventions due to lack of access, lower effectiveness, or both 5. Research in women’s health primarily focuses on diseases with high mortality, overlooking diseases leading to disability such as PCOS and menopause 6. Data gaps underestimate women’s health burden, limiting innovation and investment. This impacts timely and accurate diagnosis, delaying care. 7. Bottomline -- Investing in women’s health shows positive return on investment (ROI): for every $1 invested, approximately $3 is projected in economic growth #womenhealth #healthequity #maternalhealth #menopauseatwork #pcos #funding #venturefunding #privateequity #whitehouse #mentalhealth #healthpolicy #healthresearch

This week at the World Economic Forum annual gathering in Davos a spotlight was shone on women's health & wellbeing. It was cited that closing the women's health gap needs to be a given priority not just for moralistic reasons, but because it's also good for the global economy, potentially boosting the economy by $1 trillion annually!!! The attached McKinsey report highlights how women’s health is often simplified to include only sexual and reproductive health which underrepresents the women’s health burden. 47% of the burden relates to conditions that affect women more disproportionately or differently than men, such as depression and heart disease. All of which impacts a woman's ability to earn money and support themselves and their families. Nicky Murdoch MBE CMgr CCMI FRSA Alison Brown OBE FRSA Sue Jarvis Anita Day https://lnkd.in/eAZ8_Yyf

Did you know that while women, on average, live 1,606 more days than men, they spend 25% more time in poor health? This disparity, highlighted by a McKinsey Health Institute report, stems from gaps in efficacy, data, and care delivery. Imagine the possibilities if we close this gap: each woman could enjoy up to seven more healthy days of life per year, which translates to an astounding $1 trillion in potential economic growth. By bridging this gap, we not only enhance women's health but also create a thriving ripple effect for their families, communities, and the economy at large. Empowering women to be healthier means a brighter, more prosperous future for everyone. #WomensHealth #HealthEquity 

The theme of this year's International Women's Day is #inspiringinclusion. By advocating for personalized healthcare and wellness education, we can support women and others in making better informed decisions that enhance the quality of life at every stage. It's not just about adding years to life, but adding life to those years, ensuring that regardless of gender, we can age with grace, dignity, and vitality. We need more conscious leaders that recognize and support the idea of wellness in the workplace. #EmpowermentThroughWellness #AgingWithGrace #vitality #iwd2024 #iwd2024womenleadingtheway #consciousleadership